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Program aims

This program involves the study of eight units of course work
at the undergraduate level to provide enhanced understanding of basic
issues and principles in the community welfare environment and, through
elective studies, the acquisition of associated skills and conceptual
frameworks. In vocational terms it would provide a foundation program
for people wishing to work in community organisations or community
development with marginalised groups in Australian society. Completion
of this program does not provide students with a professional qualification
in either social work or psychology.

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Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:

Students will have completed either (a) year 12 or (b) its equivalent,
with a satisfactory achievement in English (the overall position or
its equivalent will be used as a general basis for selection).

If students do not meet the English language requirements they
may apply to study a University-approved English language program. On successful completion of the
English language program, students may be admitted to an award program.

Program fees

Commonwealth supported place

A Commonwealth supported place is where the Australian Government
makes a contribution towards the cost of a students' higher education
and students pay a student contribution amount, which varies depending on the
courses undertaken. Students are able to calculate the fees for a
particular course via the Course Fee Finder.

Commonwealth Supported students may be eligible to defer their
fees through a Government loan called HECS-HELP.

Domestic full fee paying place

Domestic full fee paying places are funded entirely through
the full fees paid by the student. Full fees vary depending on the
courses that are taken. Students are able to calculate the fees for
a particular course via the Course Fee Finder.

Domestic full fee paying students may be eligible to defer their
fees through a Government loan called FEE-HELP provided they meet the residency and citizenship
requirements.

Australian citizens, Permanent Humanitarian Visa holders, Permanent
Resident visa holders and New Zealand citizens who will be resident
outside Australia for the duration of their program pay full tuition
fees and are not eligible for FEE-Help.

International full fee paying place

International students pay full fees. Full fees vary depending
on the courses that are taken and whether they are studied on-campus,
via distance education/online. Students are able to calculate the
fees for a particular course via the Course Fee Finder.

Pre-requisite: Students must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: BEDU or BECH BEDU Early Childhood and BECH students must complete EDE3009 prior to enrolment in EDC2200 BEDU Primary students must complete EPP3100 prior to enrolment in EDC2200